A suspected cyclist strike at the Venice Pier turned into a police pursuit Sunday night, ending with a standoff in Marina del Rey that left at least one LAPD officer injured. The driver was taken into custody after remaining inside the vehicle near Via Marina and Pacific Avenue, officials said.
The initial incident happened just before 10 p.m. at the Venice Pier, where police said the driver was suspected of striking at least one cyclist. Whether any cyclists were hurt was unclear in the initial report, and the driver then fled in a car, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Pursuit Ends With Driver Inside Car
During the pursuit, the driver struck multiple LAPD vehicles, injuring at least one officer, police said. The chase ended before 10:30 p.m. near Via Marina and Pacific Avenue, where the driver remained in the vehicle before being taken into custody, NBC Los Angeles reported.
Cyclist Injuries And Charges Remain Unclear
The initial account did not identify the driver or say whether anyone else was hurt. It also did not provide charging information, leaving the alleged cyclist strike, the police-vehicle collisions and the officer’s injury as the central pieces of an investigation that was still developing Monday.
Another Recent L.A. Pursuit Hurt Bystanders
The Marina del Rey standoff comes after a separate June Los Angeles pursuit that injured four pedestrians and an LAPD officer, according to an earlier Hoodline report. The comparison underscores how quickly a pursuit can shift from a police operation into a public-safety emergency when it runs through busy city streets.
